Casino websites differ in the way that they are designed and this design can actually be really important. It can mean a lot to players for lots of different reasons and whether they like the design of a site such as netbet.co.uk will influence whether they are likely to play it often or not or whether they decide to play it at all. Therefore if you are design g a site, it is really important to think hard about what you are doing and how it might impact the amount of players that you have.

The first part of important design is to make sure that the website is easy to navigate. Players will want to be able to find their way around the site and get all of the information that they need. They may want to see what games are available, how to join, the rules of each game, terms and conditions, how much it costs to play and what the jackpots are as well as other information. They will want easy headings so that they can find these sections without having to search hard all over the place.

The colour of the site can be important to some players. Anything that is too bright might make it difficult for them to cope with using the site. They will want the text and background to stand out well from each other so that they can easily read things as well as wanting a lot of contrast between pictures and things on the page so that it makes it simple to find what you are looking for. It is also important to be aware that some people with dyslexia have difficulty with reading certain colours and so this should also be taken into account.

As well as thinking about the general colour schemes and layout it is also important to think about the design of each individual game. The game needs to be easy to see and navigate but also it needs to be clear what to do. Think about where to put links to find out the rules and things like that so that it is easy to see but does not clutter up the main game playing screen.

It is also really important to think about the graphics. You want them to be realistic so that you can recognise what they are depicting. They do need to be fairly simple though as too much detail as it could be off putting or make it look less like what it is representing. If they have any glitches or a strange look about them it can be really distracting for players as they will keep noticing it and it may mean that they decide to use an alternative site. Make sure that items you are depicting such as playing cards or a roulette wheel are instantly recognisable and if they move such as spin around, then they also need to look correct. It can be worth taking a look at other successful sites to see what theirs look like and how realistic they are, so that you get an idea of how to make yours look. Obviously do not copy them, but take the best parts from a selection of sites and make yours look individual but really great.

So you can see that the design of a site is really important. It can have a huge influence on those using the site and if they do not like it, they could end up leaving the site and not returning. Obviously some aspects of design are due to personal taste and it is not possible to keep everyone happy with regards to design. However, there are some things which you should consider such as colours, ease of navigation and quality of graphics as these can be basic things which will really matter. It is wise to try out designs and ask your potential audience what they think of it as they may be able to help you to improve the design or point out things which you have not noticed. Testing like this can be so important as it is easier to make changes at this stage and then ensure that once the site is launched, any visitors you have will like it. You will not please everyone but pleasing most people will be really helpful and you will be more likely to attract players and keep them using the site if most of them like it.

About the Author: Garlak Theodorakis

My name is Garlak Theodorakis, I am graphic designer with almost 10 year experience in the field. Founded Tooft.com in january 2010 with idea to share my knowledge with the world.